Tower and Town, March 2016

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Family News

Kath Allright's daughter Naomi writes:

Kath had two daughters Naomi and Judith, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren who knew her as GG for great grandma. She lived in her own home on her own until the last week of her life when she was in GWH.

She moved to Marlborough with her children and husband Jim in November 1961. She went back to work when we were teenagers and worked as a district nurse and midwife in Burbage, Bedwyn and Pewsey.

She was very ecumenical and was one of the first members of Marlborough Christian Council. She also held most offices in the Methodist church and circuit. (Tower and Town apologises for not publishing earlier this follow-up to the brief note in the December Family Matters column.)

Sarah and Andrew Bumphrey's grandson, Adam, was Christened on February 7th during a wonderful service at St. Mary's, the church where his parents, Claire and Neil Williamson, were married in 2013. They were surrounded by about 80 family and friends as well as the usual Sunday morning congregation.

Best wishes to Gerry Rowlands who is happily settled in her new home in Elcot Lane. She is back on her feet after a long illness and is calling this her 'well' house.

Jo and David Chandler are grateful to everyone for their prayers and support on their grandson's move to a new home in Trowbridge from Bridgwater. This has been challenging for him as he will be sharing accommodation with another young man with autism but he seems to have settled in thanks to the support of the dedicated care home staff. 

Helen and Harold Caswell have lived in St. John's Close for many years. Helen died suddenly on 25th Nov 2015. She trained and worked as a nurse at both Savernake and PMH. Later she worked at the Rope Factory in the Parade and the Fair Isle Wool Shop where she enjoyed the job and the many friends she made there. She was a talented seamstress and knitter, happy to pass on her skills to others. She loved baking and bread making. She was a kind and generous friend and neighbour, helping anyone in need or feeling poorly. Helen is sadly missed by many people but especially by Harold, their children and grandchildren Nicola, Richard, Chris, Charlotte, Juliette, Charis and Fran.

Our  sympathy to Ann Lovett whose husband, Keith, died after a long illness. Keith and his brother, Christopher grew up in the town. Their father was Head of St. Peter's Boys’ School in the present Library building. Keith had worked on Marlborough College Staff as an electrician since 1974 until he retired. Keith Lovett was a member of the RSPB. He also enjoyed walking his dog and chatting with other dog walkers along the way. Condolences to Ann and his step children, Dawn and Richard and their families.  

Lawrence Fiorita died recently at his home in River Park. He came here in 1969 while working for the consulting engineers for the M4. He worked for them for 40 years in various parts of the world. He was a member of Marlborough theatre and concert clubs, Vice President of the Conservative Club and an Hon. member of the R.N.A. In the days when Tower & Town was duplicated in the rectory he helped with that. Our thoughts are with Mary and her family.

Greta Illsley died 3 days before her 100th birthday at her flat in Castle Court. Born in Derbyshire she had lived in various places around the country and came here in 2002 to be near one of her four sons. She loved visits from her devoted family. I last saw her when she was saying goodbye to her grandson and two great-grandsons a few months ago.

Audrey Peck